The weather today will be mostly cloudy with patchy fog. Highs will be in the upper 30s and a low of 19. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the morning, becoming light and variable. The chance of rain is 85%.
Deep Creek Fitness is having a $20 NEW MEMBER sale! Visit between 2pm-9pm today!
The igloo at Mountain State Brewing Co. in Deep Creek Lake is open this New Year for your dining experience! Be sure to reserve your spot!
HART for Animals’ Fur Ball Online Auction is live until January 10! Bid on amazing items from home – all proceeds help save homeless animals.
Lace up your boots, gather your friends, and welcome 2025 with fresh air and adventure! Check out the following First Day Hikes happening in town!
Deep Creek Lake State Park: Start the year with First Day Foraging & Twig ID (1 mile) or take on the Healthy Parks, Healthy People Hike on Beckmans Trail (3 miles).
Swallow Falls State Park: Burn off those holiday treats with the First Day Fitness Hike (1.25 miles) and enjoy beautiful waterfall views.
New Germany State Park: Ranger Noah offers two great options! Little Legs Hike (1.5 miles) is a relaxed stroll, while the Four-mile First Day Hike offers a challenge. Afterward, warm up with free coffee, hot chocolate, and a cozy fire.
Herrington Manor State Park: Start fresh for First Day Hike with a scenic guided hike around Herrington Manor Lake.
Regional Options:
Dans Mountain State Park: Get your heart pumping on the Lonaconing Loop Trail (4.5 miles) with Ranger Mac. Dense forests, rocky climbs, and 700 feet of elevation await.
Rocky Gap State Park: Take your pick! Run with a Ranger (1.5 miles), enjoy a peaceful Nature in the New Year Hike (1 mile), or challenge yourself with the Fitness Hike (4 miles). Afterward, stop by the Nature Center for warm drinks and s’mores.
Hoye Crest: Come join Chris Nichols for a First Day Hike to Maryland’s High Point at Hoye Crest! Start or continue your Highpoint checklist with this hike ending with great views of MD and WV. Plus, there’s some interesting history too!
Today is the last day to enjoy the Joy of Christmas Light Show at the Oakland Community Center. Featuring over 38,000 lights, the one-hour show runs from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with the final show at 9:00 PM. Watch from your car by tuning in to 87.9 FM or the PulseMesh app, or enjoy the outdoor dance floor and light-up sofas.
